TAKS

TAKS

TAKS is the one unique fondation in which students can be measured in the state of Texas. As it can be argued that TAKS may not be a fair test to all students... it is still imparative that all students be able to pass the Exit Level test by the time of graduation. As a teacher, we must crush through different learning barriers in order to prepare our students for the TAKS test.

2004-2005 Math Benchmark Test

Last 5 digits	% correct on	% correct on 9th	% improvement
of SS#	8th grade TAKS	grade Benchmark	from 8th to 9th
03653	44	62	18
04602	50	44	-6
06889	48	54	6
12025	44	46	2
12214	54	48	-6
22506	34	44	10
22684	50	42	-8
23746	38	48	10
27421	52	48	-4
30321	38	31	-7
35153	56	71	15
35559	36	44	8
36030	52	40	-12
37867	42	33	-9
38348	56	54	-2
40320	46	50	4
46332	54	54	0
47791	40	33	-7
50391	42	46	4
53659	26	38	12
58976	40	42	2
60547	36	33	-3
61382	36	44	8
62827	44	44	0
63635	38	42	4
65468	28	46	18
67055	60	46	-14
75402	38	44	6
77410	56	61	5
82868	54	44	-10
84396	56	54	-2
86884	46	50	4
86896	66	50	-16
87008	58	48	-10
87457	38	46	8
93833	26	40	14
94112	16	37	21
95138	54	46	-8
97745	52	48	-4

		TOTAL	51

	# of students that increased		21
	# of students that decreased		17

I am very pleased to already have an overall increase in TAKS benchmark scores. We still have another month and a half to finish the Algebra I curriculum and review for the TAKS test. I am extremely confident that all my students will increase their TAKS score compared to the previous year. The number one reason why this is possible is because these students have the opportunity for more classroom instruction with the block period arrangement. The extended class has a maximun of 18 students (compared to an average classroom of 25). Also, the class is designed for the students to have ample class time to ask questions and complete assignments while in the teacher's presence. Our students are very fortunate to be in such a classroom enviroment, compared to the 45 minute - 25 student classroom enviroment.